tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post6691974787823484558..comments2020-05-28T06:29:50.089-07:00Comments on The Fifty Factor: Love-Hate RelationshipJoanna Jenkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10836376588710862173noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-43223370342490760512009-09-09T07:08:27.577-07:002009-09-09T07:08:27.577-07:00I&#39;m with you, I hate hospitals! I hope your f...I&#39;m with you, I hate hospitals! I hope your family member is okay.<br /><br />My husband works in a hospital (in a technical capacity, he&#39;s not a doctor) and I don&#39;t know how he stands it! He comes home with some pretty great stories about the morgue, the ER and the psych ward (a psych patient followed him around and took his phone when he set it down!). <br /><br />With the swine flu and untold number of other viruses going around, I feel like I should douse him in Purell when he gets home every day!Willoughbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15260987219988824912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-568436938798596432009-09-08T17:34:55.471-07:002009-09-08T17:34:55.471-07:00Uh, I don&#39;t want to question your awareness, b...Uh, I don&#39;t want to question your awareness, but are you sure you weren&#39;t really at hotel? That sounds pretty plush!<br /><br />My recent ambulance ride was &quot;only&quot; $398 - what a bargain.The Courteous Chihuahuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18201523853414821783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-18407541200684174162009-09-05T16:57:25.360-07:002009-09-05T16:57:25.360-07:00Loved the post....Loved the post....Teresa @ Grammy Girlfriendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05151128140345216126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-29654361246920485232009-09-05T16:42:43.304-07:002009-09-05T16:42:43.304-07:00Is it weird that I&#39;m even afraid to talk about...Is it weird that I&#39;m even afraid to talk about hospitals? I don&#39;t watch Dr. shows either.Great post! xxx oooMargohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15813140073356995390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-11216505713460046202009-09-05T11:15:02.182-07:002009-09-05T11:15:02.182-07:00This is a terrific post, Joanna. As evidenced by ...This is a terrific post, Joanna. As evidenced by your 53 comments. I get four. You get 53. I really do suck at this game! (Note: Not a solicitation for a compliment. Just an expression of personal dissatisfaction.) <br /><br />First, my biggest complaint about hospitals is they won&#39;t leave you alone. It always seems like there is someone coming in to do something to you or your room. Like every hour. How is anyone supposed to get any rest at all?<br /><br />Note to Joanna. If you ever get me a Christmas present, there is nothing in a hospital gift shop I would like. Go to Best Buy please. :)<br /><br />The rack &#39;em and stack &#39;em is genius. I don&#39;t think patients would mind at all. They&#39;d probably be grateful for the opportunity to lie down. You could even run them through that way on a conveyer belt system, like an automobile assembly line. One nurse checks everyone&#39;s temperature, on nurse does blood pressure. <br /><br />Other than that, your two &quot;nicer&quot; hotels... I mean hospitals don&#39;t really sound like hospitals at all. Valet parking, cards on the pillow, etc. etc.<br /><br />My sister is a hospice nurse and my BIL is a nurse administrator. And yes, they are better than everyone else. I don&#39;t know how they do what they do but I&#39;m glad they are here to do it. Because I sure as hell couldn&#39;t.<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />SLCCasey Freelandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01258967374124497696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-36641436860797603232009-09-05T10:32:10.274-07:002009-09-05T10:32:10.274-07:00$900 for an ambulance ride? Unless it&#39;s a hea...$900 for an ambulance ride? Unless it&#39;s a heart attack or there&#39;s blood flowing, would be cheaper to hire a limo, I&#39;d think. And all those hotel-like perks only drive up the bill. Better if hospitals would stop trying to be hotels and apply the money for such things (which no doubt have been outsourced to a hotel chain) to nursing staff pay instead. <br /><br />As for the fabulous selection in the gift shop, why wait until December to do your Christmas shopping? Do it now and then go back for the one-of-a kind holiday items that will magically appear right after Thanksgiving. Sounds like a plan to me. ;DJamaGeniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16973656461323918279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-90746610697601595852009-09-05T07:13:19.368-07:002009-09-05T07:13:19.368-07:00I only wish our hospitals here in Atlanta were as ...I only wish our hospitals here in Atlanta were as hospitable as yours in LA!yorksnbeanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14374648174893672244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-82471945334841379692009-09-05T04:42:12.009-07:002009-09-05T04:42:12.009-07:00I&#39;ve been in the hospital (as a &#39;visitor&#...I&#39;ve been in the hospital (as a &#39;visitor&#39; or &#39;guest&#39;) 3 times in the past 6 weeks, one of those times was a 5 day stay with my 10 yr old. The nurses were amazing, all 3 times. Angels indeed. The food was...uninspired. We don&#39;t have fast food places at the hospitals here. Tho there is a McDonalds across the street.<br /><br />One time involved a start at the ER, where I barked at the people and took him straight in (broken arm, compound fracture, very nasty). None of that paper filling out silliness or waiting in line. 10 minutes later he was knocked out with a IV of Dilotid. It helps to know the language.<br /><br />So, I know more about the local hospitals (2 of them) than I&#39;d like, but it is nice to know that the people who really count- the nurses and staff- really know their stuff.Rootietoothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06804816032287310463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-18898290001626510272009-09-04T22:58:12.929-07:002009-09-04T22:58:12.929-07:00I &#39;cheated&#39; the last 3 times I went to the...I &#39;cheated&#39; the last 3 times I went to the Hospital!<br />1. I drove myself.. then proceeded to hemmorage all over their floors.. they saw me IMMEDIATELY!<br />2. I hemmoraged after an operation and was taken to the public hospital in an ambulance.. straight to theatre! No waiting in lines for me baby!<br />3. I got a blood clot in me lungs... back in an abulance and no waiting in line for me again!<br />WAY. TO. GO.... just try dying on them... straight to the head of the line! <br /><br />But personally, I&#39;d rather be a visitor than a patient!Chris Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03599144462630400401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-74177987231436556682009-09-04T22:23:25.251-07:002009-09-04T22:23:25.251-07:00i had a 13 week miscarriage in june, and i came aw...i had a 13 week miscarriage in june, and i came away from my ER experience really grateful for the wonderful nurses. i wrote one a thank you note, i was so grateful for her compassion and care.Maggie Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14699674732274478502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-11042784971725557852009-09-04T22:04:43.268-07:002009-09-04T22:04:43.268-07:00this was cute to read; healthcare has changed so m...this was cute to read; healthcare has changed so much over the years; years ago when we were born, mom was in the hospital for 10 days, now they are out and about in a day or two. (frankly, I&#39;d take the 10 days to get caught up on sleep and meals brought to you)<br /><br />hoping your Loved One is doing okay and nothing too serious that landed them in the hospital<br /><br />thankfully, I&#39;ve been spared any hospital time, but I&#39;m sure my day will come (and funny, hubby works in a hospital in middle management and I do transcription, yet both of us abhor doctors :)<br /><br />enjoy the weekend<br /><br />bettybettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06323135450742337670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-72856163513258646932009-09-04T19:48:25.531-07:002009-09-04T19:48:25.531-07:00I love nurses; they have been so good to me.
I ha...I love nurses; they have been so good to me.<br /><br />I have a few of those basins I need to get rid of.Claudya Martinezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17034216831504207496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-80212781274024454382009-09-04T18:32:47.176-07:002009-09-04T18:32:47.176-07:00I haven&#39;t been a hospital patient since the 80...I haven&#39;t been a hospital patient since the 80s, when I had my tubes tied. But I&#39;ve spent loads of time with family members, and it&#39;s my prayer to not be in another hospital, as a patient or a visitor, for a long time.Feisty Cronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02821808042889216134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-14091898774836709322009-09-04T17:08:44.418-07:002009-09-04T17:08:44.418-07:00Yes chronic illness here also and due for another ...Yes chronic illness here also and due for another hospital visit next week...I wish I had you there to commentate...am sure it would be much more fun! And I think you should contact the health department with the rack em and stack em idea!Chrisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01954004833710064612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-83240227292327932592009-09-04T15:02:07.210-07:002009-09-04T15:02:07.210-07:00All so true, especially the part about nurses. Not...All so true, especially the part about nurses. Not sure how they do it or why they would want to do it, but I am so grateful that they do. Great post!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09582104259056007093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-75240847248230058372009-09-04T14:05:24.195-07:002009-09-04T14:05:24.195-07:00After working in a prestigious hospital here, my v...After working in a prestigious hospital here, my view of hospitals has totally changed. There is one whole section that has a personal chef, a read library, a living room and sleeping quarters for the patients families and more. It didn&#39;t resemble a hospital but more like a Hilton.<br /><br />You really said it when you described the 900.00 price tag on the ambulance driven drive. If I end up having to make that sort of entrance, I&#39;d hope that the paparazzi would be there as well as a lot of dignitaries, congratulating me for donating to a worthy cause instead of being the one on the receiving in.<br /><br />Hope Loved One is doing better.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04459265311205890622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-52863017541035182122009-09-04T13:11:13.029-07:002009-09-04T13:11:13.029-07:00Unfortunately I didn&#39;t have time to read all t...Unfortunately I didn&#39;t have time to read all the comments (how sad) so as a Canadian chiming in with tons of hospital experience I have to say I rather enjoyed reading your post. I spent a ton of time visiting my husband during his illness so it became my second home for several months.<br /><br />Funny now I am at our local hospital every day now because my new hubby works there. They refer to that hospital as the ER Country Club - no 42&quot; TV&#39;s but its small and relaxed and he loves working there as opposed to the large hospital he was at previously. The fact its a 10 minute walk from our house helps too.<br /><br />PS so sorry for your chronic problem - I have a couple but they are so minor compared to your and some of my other blogmates I try not to complain.Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17563699438451685394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-43854468687081501232009-09-04T13:07:45.923-07:002009-09-04T13:07:45.923-07:00Wow, if I am ever in need I hope that I can have s...Wow, if I am ever in need I hope that I can have such a grand experience.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08237538988856751173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-87632590308729738652009-09-04T12:23:10.308-07:002009-09-04T12:23:10.308-07:00Great prose as ever Joanna. I hope all is well now...Great prose as ever Joanna. I hope all is well now.Mike Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04720759712556479993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-76769700948484427622009-09-04T11:42:14.360-07:002009-09-04T11:42:14.360-07:00I&#39;ve only had to stay in the hospital once, an...I&#39;ve only had to stay in the hospital once, and that was for an appendectomy, 23 years ago. I wonder if the food is any better?Kristina P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16144488639100871226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-19441138913143332342009-09-04T10:46:49.128-07:002009-09-04T10:46:49.128-07:00I actually thought this was so interesting. When w...I actually thought this was so interesting. When we lived in the US our little son broke his leg. The hospital and staff were wonderful, but our bill not so much... around $9000 ++ (there were bills coming 2 years after the incident). Now fortunately being Norwegain citizens we were reimbursed by our government (the joys of socialized medicine.)<br /><br />Our medical care here in Norway is free. No bills for ambulances or special treatments. But I can assure you that there is NO wash clothes folded into flowers, 42 inch flatscreeens, wireless connection or valet parking... That just sounds awesome. I wish a hospital visit could be equaled with a hotel stay. We do have excellent care, but there are nothing that reminds you of a hotel... and you want to get home as quickly as you can. Last time I went to the hospital I even had to stay in the hallway because they were SO full that weekend. It was just one night, but YIKES... awful. <br /><br />So I guess if you have a good insurance... the US is the place to get sick. No insurance... Norway!<br /><br />Have a wonderful weekend!<br />P.S. the little princess requested a butterfly cake... we&#39;ll see what I can come up with!Dreamgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530705221734059787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-26756243032391700172009-09-04T09:07:20.385-07:002009-09-04T09:07:20.385-07:00I don&#39;t like hospitals. The last time I was i...I don&#39;t like hospitals. The last time I was in one, it was because our best family friend passed away. <br /><br />I hope you stay out of the hospital. I hope the nurses keep taking good care of you if you do have to go!<br /><br />Happy weekend and hugs!!Green-Eyed Momsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10175981627284967050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-84937428300817811402009-09-04T08:51:32.878-07:002009-09-04T08:51:32.878-07:00Fortunately my experience with hospitals has been ...Fortunately my experience with hospitals has been mostly for births...my children and grandchildren, but I have had a few other experiences with the hospital environment. I agree that the nurses are the angels of the hospital experience.Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04810126999695733332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-14601904577312956132009-09-04T08:10:42.770-07:002009-09-04T08:10:42.770-07:00Short and sweet because everybody who loves you ha...Short and sweet because everybody who loves you has already made some great observations and your writing covered it.<br /><br />Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. As a person who spent the better part of her career being the chief communications officer for a couple of large hospitals, thank you.<br /><br />Yes. The system is broken. Yes it needs modifications. Yes. But, no matter how broken it is or how it is not a product we ever want to utilize, thousands of health care workers go into buildings each day hoping to make a difference in the lives of others.<br /><br />Sadly for the patients, families, and workers, it&#39;s getting harder and harder to end the day feeling like anyone encountered a victory.<br /><br />So, saying thank you or recognizing them for the effort? It means everything. Everything.Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10972581158834240144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-6451554185980766712009-09-04T08:01:26.174-07:002009-09-04T08:01:26.174-07:00JJ: I have never heard that expression before Bloo...JJ: I have never heard that expression before Blood Butt and Guts<br /><br />so dang true though, so true.<br /><br />Yeah, I love being a nurse .. .:)<br /><br />(have ya visited the Nurse Wing in the Hall Hall of Fame?-lots of good nurse stories there ;)<br /><br />and DEAR GOD YES! the gift shops in hospitals? absolutely the best place to shop!!! word up!!!Mrs. Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15360433416733092249noreply@blogger.com